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  1. mde168

    Brakes

    I looked at those tuffy wheels some more. They seem to be beefy enough for the job but attaching the rotors from a bicycle brake systems may be a challenge. I dont know much about plastics so maybe adding a plate to the outside of the wheel and sandwiching the center hub with that and the...
  2. mde168

    Consumer alert

    oops!!!!!
  3. mde168

    Brakes

    I guess I hadnt considered the side load on a bike tire. Assuming I wont greese every landing perfectly, bike tires are probably not a good choice. Thanks. I am going to look into those Tuffy wheels more. Ive seen pictures of Legal Eagles on their website and it looks like they are using...
  4. mde168

    FAR 103 Question

    I was thinking the same way Dana. There are a lot of laws and regs. written in a way thats very grey. I liked your comment about flying over a forest. I think alternative landing sites should always be at the top end of the tought process while flying. As you get lower and slower and prepare...
  5. mde168

    Brakes

    How about just using bicycle wheels for landing gear. I know of one person who claimed to be using Tuffy plastic bike wheels. The large size of the wheel would greatly expand possible runway sites by allowing the use of rougher fields. Has anyone tried this?
  6. mde168

    Brakes

    I have a bicycle with disc barakes on the front and rear. The first time I used the front brake I almost flipped me and the bike over forward. This is a very light and efficient brake system and seems like a good idea for a braking system for the ultralight tail dragger I'm working on. Has...
  7. mde168

    BRS?????

    I guess I have to agree with JMillar and Dana. I'm building the plane I will fly in from proven plans. If I had any doubts about the integrity of the plane I wouldn't put my butt in it. I will also be building, or at least rebuilding the engine so I will have confidence in that too. As far as...
  8. mde168

    FAR 103 Question

    A block = I could walk there in 2 minutes from my front door.
  9. mde168

    FAR 103 Question

    What exactly is a "congested" area. The area I'm thinking of as a possible place to land and take off is only a block away from my home. It's a field in back of a school and is part of the school property. The area is about 1/4 X 1/3 miles of flat mown grass, used for soccer fields and...
  10. mde168

    BRS?????

    I don't know much about balistic recovery systems. How many people out there use them? I have just spent a week plan shopping on many web sites and looking at thousands of pictures of ultralights. Olny a few of the planes I saw had these devices. One thing i know for sure is one of those...
  11. mde168

    In search of plan

    I thought a pilot license was required for carrying a passenger no matter what kind of aircraft you fly in. Am I wrong?
  12. mde168

    Anyone know what this is?

    Thanks, I checked out the web site with the gliders. Looks like fun but I'm settled on something powered.
  13. mde168

    A Monofly project begins!

    Just cancelled the order for Monofly plans and ordered plans for a Beamer I.
  14. mde168

    Anyone know what this is?

    Funny, but that's exactly what im looking for. Sitting on a lawn chair flying above the local river valleys. I did find out that it's a "Beamer I" designed by Graham Lee. I ordered a set of plans for it this morning.
  15. mde168

    Anyone know what this is?

    I found this pic and the site claimed its a Monofly. It looks too different to be a Mono. Anyone know what this is? I was told by one person it looks like a Petit Breezy. The only site I can find to order plans doesnt have any pics or specs.
  16. mde168

    Auto Gas

    Jman, I have some experience with this from working at my local airport in my teens. The problem with avgas like 100LL (low lead) is that it contains somewhere around 12 times more lead than the old leaded pump gas for autos. I'm not an expert but i would think trying to run that much lead...
  17. mde168

    piper cub about to begin

    Hand starting really isnt a big problem if you take your time and do it correctly. I worked at the local airport when i was much younger and hand propped many engines up to a 6 cyl. continental with a dead battery. Find a good spot just before a compression stroke where the prop is coming...
  18. mde168

    Newbie looking for locals in Mankato.

    I'm new here and will be starting a Monofly project very soon. Plans are in the mail. I know I've seen ultralights flying over town so I'm sure someone is out there. Let me know if youre in the Mankato, MN area. I would love to pick your brain about ultralights and places to fly in the area.
  19. mde168

    Help 15# and15 or more HP

    I'm new to the ultralight scene but I have many years of experience with R/C flying and some big gas motors. A couple of things to keep mind. Dana is correct about the overheating at low speeds. These engines are typically flowing in models at speeds more than double what is allowed for...
  20. mde168

    A Monofly project begins!

    I'm another frustrated R/C flier tired of keeping my feet on the ground. I looked at as may designs as i could find and the Monofly seems to fit my needs very well so I ordered a set of plans today. If any has tips or advice on a project like this please let me know. I hope to fly sometime...
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